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Dr. Shifrin then designed his practice to curate a world of obstetrics and gynecology medicine, providing a conservative approach that offers patients the best care possible. He and his team of specialists diagnose and treat several concerns, from chronic pelvic pain to irregular bleeding. They also provide routine diagnostics, such as ultrasounds to ensure a baby’s health or a well-woman exam to safeguard the mother’s health.

The team of professionals at each location understands the importance of protecting a patient’s sexual health. They offer STD screening as a part of a routine gynecology checkup and IUDs to those wanting to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. 

Dr. Shifrin protects his medical integrity as a diplomate of the American Board of OB/GYN and as a member of AMA and AAGL. He’s also fluent in English, Russian, Ukrainian, and Byelorussian.

Call or book online to schedule an appointment at Dr. Gregory Shifrin OBGYN PC today.

Dr. Shifrin then designed his practice to curate a world of obstetrics and gynecology medicine, providing a conservative approach that offers patients the best care possible. He and his team of specialists diagnose and treat several concerns, from chronic pelvic pain to irregular bleeding. They also provide routine diagnostics, such as ultrasounds to ensure a baby’s health or a well-woman exam to safeguard the mother’s health.

The team of professionals at each location understands the importance of protecting a patient’s sexual health. They offer STD screening as a part of a routine gynecology checkup and IUDs to those wanting to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. 

Dr. Shifrin protects his medical integrity as a diplomate of the American Board of OB/GYN and as a member of AMA and AAGL. He’s also fluent in English, Russian, Ukrainian, and Byelorussian.

Call or book online to schedule an appointment at Dr. Gregory Shifrin OBGYN PC today.

Yelena Trakhtenberg, MD, is a compassionate and patient-oriented OB/GYN serving patients at Surgery of Tomorrow, LLC, a gynecologic surgery practice located in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. To better serve the diverse patient population of New York City, Dr. Trakhtenberg speaks both English and Russian. 

Dr. Trakhtenberg is originally from Russian and earned her medical degree from the Russian State Medical University in Moscow. She started an internship in Kaliningrad and has practiced medicine since 1998.

Dr. Trakhtenberg is an understanding physician who takes the time to get to know her patients individually so she can better understand their condition and develop an appropriate treatment plan tailored to their needs. She takes a focused and individual approach to health care, optimizing each patient's treatment by dialing in on what they need to restore their health and well being. 

Her keen skill and years of experience allow her to narrow down exactly what each patient needs to achieve ideal health outcomes.

Gregory Shifrin, MD, is a skilled OB/GYN providing high-quality gynecologic surgical care at Surgery of Tomorrow, LLC, located in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. He has more than 30 years of experience as an OB/GYN.

Dr. Shifrin received his medical degree from Kuibyshev Medical Institute in 1981 and provided medical care in Russia for almost 10 years before immigrating to the United States in 1989 and making his home in the heart of Brooklyn.

In 1996, Dr. Shifrin opened his own private practice, where he has been providing compassionate care and personal attention to his patients while running a modern and innovative facility.

In 2016, Dr. Shifrin opened Surgery of Tomorrow, LLC, where he strives to provide patients the most cutting edge care with a focus on personal attention and compassion.

Dr. Shifrin is highly experienced in general gynecology, high- and low-risk obstetrics, minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures, vaginal reconstruction and repair, and diagnosis and treatment of infertility and sexually transmitted diseases.

Dr. Shifrin is a board certified OB/GYN who has privileges at Cornell Medical Center in Manhattan and New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn.

Genia Bekker, MD, FACOG, FACS, offers comprehensive care to the women in the Sheepshead Bay section of Brooklyn, New York. As a board-certified OB/GYN, Dr. Bekker strives to provide the highest quality gynecological care to women in all stages of life, with the compassion and professionalism they deserve.

With nearly 20 years of experience as a gynecologist, Dr. Bekker has published several scientific articles in the field and has even presented her work at numerous professional meetings around the world.

Today, she is fellow of both the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College of Surgeons, certified in minimally invasive gynecological procedures like endometrial ablation, TVT™ (a female urinary incontinence treatment), and more.

Extremely active both clinically and surgically, Dr. Bekker is highly trained in all aspects of women’s health, allowing her to handle all of a woman’s gynecological needs.

Since launching Advanced Gynecology & Surgery in 2006, along with Faina Akselrod, MD, FACOG, FACS, Dr. Bekker has made it her personal mission as a gynecologist to provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecological care to all women.

For more information about the services Dr. Bekker has to offer, call Advanced Gynecology & Surgery today or schedule an appointment online.

Faina Akselrod, MD, FACOG, FACS, is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. At Advanced Gynecology & Surgery in the Sheepshead Bay section of Brooklyn, New York. She focuses on providing individualized gynecologic care to women of all ages.

Dr. Akselrod earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the State University of New York, Health Sciences Center at Brooklyn before going on to receive training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Nassau University Medical Center.

Shortly after completing her training, Dr. Akselrod was sought out to serve as the medical center’s director of family planning and colposcopy. While in this prestigious role, Dr. Akselrod greatly contributed to national and international clinical research in the fields of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Oncology.

Today, she is a fellow of both the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Akselrod always places the doctor/patient relationship above all else, striving to ensure that all of her patients receive the individualized care they deserve. That’s why she and Genia Bekker, MD, FACOG, FACS, launched Advanced Gynecology & Surgery in 2006.

Together Dr. Akselrod and Dr. Bekker provide quality gynecological care to women of all ages, taking advantage of the most advanced technology in the medical field.

Call Advanced Gynecology & Surgery today or schedule an appointment online to learn more about the services Dr. Akselrod has to offer.

Adam Fechner, MD, is a double board-certified OB/GYN practicing at University Reproductive Associates in Hasbrouck Heights, Wayne, and Millburn, New Jersey. He specializes in endometriosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, uterine fibroids, in vitro fertilization, polycystic ovary syndrome, and minimally invasive reproductive surgery.

Dr. Fechner earned his bachelor’s degree at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and his Doctorate of Medicine at New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey. He also completed an OB/GYN residency and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellowship at New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Fechner received training to operate with the da Vinci®️ Surgical Robot.

In addition to seeing patients at University Reproductive Associates, Dr. Fechner is an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Hackensack University Center. He is double board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Peter Guirguis is the leader in the New York Metropolitan Area as well as abroad with patients traveling from afar for Minimal Invasive and Robotic Procedures for a variety of complex causes of pelvic pain secondary to uterine fibroids, ovarian polyps, endometriosis, abnormal uterine bleeding. Dr. Peter has been asked to share his expertise on various minimal invasive gynecological techniques including both preoperative and postoperative care within the united states and most recently abroad. 

As a proud advocate of educating women to empower them in their health care decisions, board-certified OB/GYN Peter Guirguis, MD, FACOG, provides personalized care to women of all ages. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of OB/GYN, proud to serve women in Park Slope, Bay Ridge, and Staten Island. A Brooklyn native, “Dr. Pete” is the son of the founder of The Guirguis Obstetrics & Gynecology Group, Dr. Fayez Guirguis.

Dr. Guirguis, also affiliated with New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and Staten Island University Hospital, has over a decade of experience in health care. He received his undergraduate degree from Tufts University in Boston, and continued his education at SUNY-Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, where he earned his medical degree.

From there, Dr. Guirguis went on to complete his OB/GYN residency at the University of Connecticut, affiliated with Hartford Hospital, and then joined the Guirguis Group practice in July 2011. He has since become certified in robotic surgery and is especially interested in minimally-invasive gynecologic surgery. As a proponent of the latest, evidence-based women’s medical care, he keeps current on all modern thinking and technologies.

Dr. Guirguis speaks both English and Arabic.

Dr. Guirguis, MD is the founder of the FemGYN: For Her Wellness Urgent Care facilities in the Park Slope area of Brooklyn, New York. He started his first OB/GYN practice in Park Slope Brooklyn in 1987. Dr. Guirguis graduated from Cairo Medical School and went on to specialize in general surgery and has extensive training in plastic and cosmetic surgery. He then found his passion in women’s health care and went on to complete his residency in OB/GYN at Brooklyn Hospital. Visit www.GuirguisOBGYN.com for more information.

I graduated from the Midwifery Program at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Prior to becoming a midwife, I was an Ob/Gyn sonographer. Upon graduation from Downstate, I received multiple awards for dedication and perseverance to the Midwifery Program. I worked for a very busy private Ob Gyn practice in the last three years and will continue to be determined and dedicated to keeping the well-being of women, their babies and family members foremost in my mind.

Dr. Kakossian graduated Medical School with Honors and Distinction in 1991. She completed an exchange fellowship program at Columbia University, NY in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She graduated as Chief resident in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Lutheran Medical Center, NY.

Dr. Kakossian has done extensive research in Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic Surgery for different gynecologic conditions and produced many publications in this field. She was trained by and operated with the professor and founder of Laparoscopic Surgery Dr. H. Reich at Columbia University, NY. She lectured at International Conferences of Gynecologic Surgeons in Las Vegas, Miami, Montreal, and Atlanta and demonstrated the latest advances in Laparoscopic surgery in Moscow, Russia.

Women’s Health has always been of primary interest of Dr. Kakossian. She created the most rewarding private practice where she enjoys a special bond with her patients while caring for them through pivotal moments of their lives. This brought another natural and yet important aspect of any woman’s life; grace and beauty. Having specially trained in many cosmetic procedures; Botox, Fillers, Laser and IPL, Dr. Kakossian now addresses her patients’ needs for both Health and Beauty in the comfort a state of the art facility equipped with the latest advances in medical technology.

Dr. Irene Kakossian is a fellow of the American College Of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; she is a member of the American Society of Gynecologic Laparoscopy, American Medical Association, and the International Society of Cosmetic Gynecology.

Leon Nitkin is a top-ranked ob/gyn providing compassionate, state-of-the-art care for women from throughout Brooklyn, NY. With offices in both Brighton Beach and New York, Dr. Nitkin makes it easy and convenient for women to get the care they need to enjoy the best health possible at every age, from adolescence through menopause.

Board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Nitkin has extensive experience treating a wide array of obstetric and gynecological issues, including uterine fibroids, heavy menstrual bleeding, sexually-transmitted diseases and unplanned pregnancies, offering safe, confidential pregnancy termination options including both surgical options and the RU486 “abortion pill.” In addition, he provides gynecological care for adolescents as well as minimally-invasive in-office diagnostic evaluations and second opinion consultations to help women make the most informed decisions possible about their care.

Dr. Nitkin is committed to providing each patient with the broadest array of care options so every patient can feel confident in her care and her health. The practice's Safe Option program was created to enable women to take the steps they need to terminate unplanned pregnancies without worrying about judgment or recriminations. As a leading care provider in New York City, Dr. Nitkin's goal is to provide the highest-quality care with a compassionate approach aimed at helping every woman feel relaxed and empowered.

Dr. Nitkin completed his medical degree at Perm State Medical Academy, followed by two residencies in obstetrics and gynecology, including one at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center and a second at the State University of New York (SUNY), Downstate Medical Center.

Dr. Nitkin welcomes new patients as well as walk-in patients. He speaks English, Russian and Polish, and the practice accepts most major types of insurance plans.

About The Practice

Vantage Medical Associates, P.C. is a multispecialty group practice that partners with every patient to provide comprehensive, lifelong internal medicine care. The practice has locations in the Bergen Beach, Coney Island, Williamsburg, and Sheepshead Bay neighborhoods in Brooklyn, the Far Rockaway neighborhood in Queens, and Brentwood and Babylon, New York, and is made up of a team of highly skilled physicians and clinical staff dedicated to offering the highest quality services to all patients.

The practice improves your overall health and quality of life by combining the latest advances in evidence-based medicine with compassionate, patient-centered care and cutting-edge information technology. Vantage Medical Associates PC offers complete care for women’s health, gastroenterology, podiatry, and chronic disease management for conditions like hypertension (high blood pressure).

Those with persistent conditions like lower back pain and fibromyalgia benefit from pain management services and physical therapy.

Convenient in-office imaging and diagnostic testing, as well as services for neurology, cardiology, and urology, are also available. Telehealth and home visits provide patients who have trouble getting to the office with a trouble-free way to see their provider.

Get all the care you need at one practice. Call Vantage Medical Associates, P.C. today to learn more or use the online tool to request information.

Dr. Peter Guirguis is the leader in the New York Metropolitan Area as well as abroad with patients traveling from afar for Minimal Invasive and Robotic Procedures for a variety of complex causes of pelvic pain secondary to uterine fibroids, ovarian polyps, endometriosis, abnormal uterine bleeding. Dr. Peter has been asked to share his expertise on various minimal invasive gynecological techniques including both preoperative and postoperative care within the united states and most recently abroad. 

As a proud advocate of educating women to empower them in their health care decisions, board-certified OB/GYN Peter Guirguis, MD, FACOG, provides personalized care to women of all ages. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of OB/GYN, proud to serve women in Park Slope, Bay Ridge, and Staten Island. A Brooklyn native, “Dr. Pete” is the son of the founder of The Guirguis Obstetrics & Gynecology Group, Dr. Fayez Guirguis.

Dr. Guirguis, also affiliated with New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and Staten Island University Hospital, has over a decade of experience in health care. He received his undergraduate degree from Tufts University in Boston, and continued his education at SUNY-Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, where he earned his medical degree.

From there, Dr. Guirguis went on to complete his OB/GYN residency at the University of Connecticut, affiliated with Hartford Hospital, and then joined the Guirguis Group practice in July 2011. He has since become certified in robotic surgery and is especially interested in minimally-invasive gynecologic surgery. As a proponent of the latest, evidence-based women’s medical care, he keeps current on all modern thinking and technologies.

Dr. Guirguis speaks both English and Arabic.

Caitlin Myers has been an OB/GYN PA since 2013 when she graduated from King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, PA. She has 9 years of inpatient OB/GYN experience in the NYC hospital system. Caitlin is a lifelong Norwalk resident and is excited to be back practicing in the community she lives in. She offers a full range of OB/GYN services, with a special interest in high-risk pregnancies and adolescents.

In her free time, Caitlin enjoys spending time outdoors with her two children, traveling, and trying out the newest restaurants in town.

Robert Goldberg, MD, FACOG, is dedicated to his patients at Avery Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology. With offices in Westport, Fairfield, and Norwalk, Connecticut. Dr. Goldberg has over 20 years of experience in caring for the needs of women of all ages. His approach includes conventional medical care along with functional medicine to care for routine gynecology, gynecologic conditions and diseases, and low and high risk pregnancies. His integrated approach allows him to meet the needs of an emerging patient population that embraces a contemporary medical approach to health and healing.

Dr. Goldberg earned his bachelor’s degree from the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education at the City College of New York before attending and graduating cum laude from the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the State University of New York (SUNY). He completed his residency at North Shore University Hospital at Manhasset, where he was named senior chief resident in 1996.

Dr. Goldberg is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. He is also a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

He’s affiliated with a variety of medical groups, including the American Medical Association, Connecticut State Medical Society, and Fairfield County Medical Association.

In his 20 plus years of experience, Dr. Goldberg has assisted in thousands of deliveries and even appeared in an episode of the Learning Channel’s A Baby Story. He has been named Top Doc by Connecticut Magazine and by Castle Connolly.

Amalia Kotlyar, MD, is excited to join the Avery Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology and focus
on patient-centered, empathetic care in an intimate private practice setting.

When it comes to obstetrics, Dr. Kotlyar provides an individualized approach to pregnancy and
birth experience. She believes in shared decision-making and empowering patients through
information. She has a special interest in breastfeeding.

Dr. Kotlyar is devoted to caring for women of all stages. She enjoys adolescent gynecology and
provides her youngest patients with a supportive environment to start their gynecologic care.
She is passionate about reproductive choice and has expertise in comprehensive family
planning, including complex contraception and permanent sterilization. She also enjoys caring
for women during the transition to menopause and helps her patients optimize health and wellbeing during this time.

Additionally, Dr. Kotlyar has an interest in minimally invasive surgery, including vaginal,
laparoscopic and robotic cases. She has earned certifications in Fundamentals of Laparoscopic
Surgery as well as DaVinci Robotic Surgery. She has published on enhanced recovery after
minimally invasive surgery in which patients are able to recuperate comfortably at home, rather
than in the hospital, after their procedure. Dr. Kotlyar enjoys working with patients to determine
an individualized approach to managing fibroids and adenomyosis, including both medical and
surgical methods.

Dr. Kotlyar earned her medical degree from University of California – San Francisco. She
completed residency at New York University Langone Medical Center. Outside of the office, Dr.
Kotlyar cherishes the time she spends with her family.

Dr. Kotlyar feels privileged to work with women throughout their obstetric and gynecologic
journeys; she would love to welcome you as her patient! 

Adam Ofer, MD, FACOG, is regionally recognized as an expert in gynecology and minimally invasive surgical techniques. A board-certified physician at Avery Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Ofer treats patients from puberty through their childbearing years and well past menopause, providing comprehensive and compassionate care to patients of all ages.

While Dr. Ofer provides a full range of OB/GYN services, he specializes in pelvic reconstruction and other minimally invasive surgeries, including laparoscopic and da VinciⓇ procedures. He heads the practice’s Bladder Dysfunction Program and has expertise in treating overactive bladder, urinary stress incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse.  Dr. Ofer is also a nationally-recognized expert in hereditary cancers and has published on the topic. He provides care to many women who carry high-risk cancer genes.

Dr. Ofer also specializes in cosmetic procedures and sexual enhancement. He uses techniques like labiaplasty, vaginoplasty, perineoplasty, and clitoroplasty to enhance sexual function and satisfaction and to make aesthetic improvements. He is also an expert in the use of PRP (platelet rich plasma) / O-Shot for improvement of female orgasm.

Dr. Ofer earned his undergraduate degree from Binghamton University before starting medical school at the State University of New York (SUNY) Health Science Center at Syracuse. He completed his residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. Dr. Ofer is a diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is also affiliated with numerous medical associations and societies.